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- Best Budget Laptops for 2026: 5 Picks Under $800by TechRepublic Staff on September 15, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Five budget laptops under $800 stand out for different reasons, from OLED displays and 16GB RAM to long battery life and premium portable designs. The post Best Budget Laptops for 2026: 5 Picks Under $800 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Body Composition: How Much Can You Trust the Numbers?by Matt Gonzales on September 15, 2026 at 7:29 pm
How accurate is Samsung Galaxy Watch body composition? Research finds strong agreement for body-fat estimates but weaker results for skeletal muscle. The post Samsung Galaxy Watch Body Composition: How Much Can You Trust the Numbers? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OnePlus 16 May Skip India: 16R Could Take Its Place as the Flagshipby Matt Gonzales on September 15, 2026 at 6:11 pm
OnePlus 16R could become the brand’s flagship in India as leaks suggest the OnePlus 16 may skip the market and remain exclusive to China. The post OnePlus 16 May Skip India: 16R Could Take Its Place as the Flagship appeared first on TechRepublic.
- ASUS Zenbook 14 vs MacBook Neo: Which Affordable Laptop Is Better?by TechRepublic Staff on September 15, 2026 at 6:02 pm
ASUS packs in an OLED display, more ports, and optional 16GB RAM, while Apple keeps the MacBook Neo cheaper, sharper, fanless, and tightly tied to macOS. The post ASUS Zenbook 14 vs MacBook Neo: Which Affordable Laptop Is Better? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which Premium Flagship Should You Buy?by TechRepublic Staff on September 15, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Apple's compact iPhone 18 Pro meets Samsung's 6.9-inch Ultra. Here's how their cameras, AI, productivity tools, and value compare. The post iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which Premium Flagship Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Drop the Monthly Cloud Bill and Own 1TB of Encrypted Storageby TechRepublic Academy on September 15, 2026 at 12:05 pm
LifetimeCloud gives your team 1TB of end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for a one-time fee, no renewals. The post Drop the Monthly Cloud Bill and Own 1TB of Encrypted Storage appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI Reportedly Buys Camera Startup Glass Imaging for More Than $300 Millionby Aminu Abdullahi on September 15, 2026 at 11:53 am
OpenAI reportedly acquired AI camera startup Glass Imaging for more than $300 million, adding computational photography expertise to its hardware push. The post OpenAI Reportedly Buys Camera Startup Glass Imaging for More Than $300 Million appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4: Is 50-Hour Battery Life Worth $400 More?by TechRepublic Staff on September 15, 2026 at 11:25 am
Apple Watch Ultra 4 doubles down on battery life and rugged features, but Series 12 keeps the same core health platform for $400 less. The post Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4: Is 50-Hour Battery Life Worth $400 More? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung’s Next SmartTag May Remove Its Most Useful Featureby Matt Gonzales on September 14, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Leaked Galaxy SmartTag 3 images show a smaller Samsung tracker without the SmartTag 2’s built-in attachment loop. Here’s what Galaxy users should know. The post Samsung’s Next SmartTag May Remove Its Most Useful Feature appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3: Is Open-Ear ANC Good Enough to Save $100?by TechRepublic Staff on September 14, 2026 at 11:37 am
AirPods 5 make ANC cheaper, but AirPods Pro 3 still offer stronger isolation, longer battery life, and health features. Here’s how they compare. The post AirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3: Is Open-Ear ANC Good Enough to Save $100? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- LG Pushes Back on Claims That Its Smart TVs Are Spying on Usersby Madeline Clarke on September 14, 2026 at 10:13 am
Researchers allege LG smart TVs can capture ambient audio and scan home networks, while LG disputes the findings and explains its privacy controls. The post LG Pushes Back on Claims That Its Smart TVs Are Spying on Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Ends Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 Updates: Is It Time to Upgrade?by Matt Gonzales on September 11, 2026 at 6:14 pm
Samsung has ended guaranteed security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. Here’s what owners should know and whether it’s time to upgrade. The post Samsung Ends Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 Updates: Is It Time to Upgrade? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Which Foldable Should You Buy?by TechRepublic Staff on September 11, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Apple’s first foldable meets Samsung’s eighth-generation Fold. Here’s which makes more sense for Apple loyalists, multitaskers, and other premium buyers. The post iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Which Foldable Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: Which $1,000+ Flagship Is Better?by TechRepublic Staff on September 11, 2026 at 3:31 pm
Apple and Google charge more than $1,000 for two very different flagship strategies. Here’s where iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro earn their premium. The post iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: Which $1,000+ Flagship Is Better? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both?by TechRepublic Staff on September 11, 2026 at 2:56 pm
The $1,999 iPhone Duo can replace some iPhone-and-iPad-mini workflows, but price, cameras, Pencil support, and app needs complicate the choice. The post iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Doby Kezia Jungco on September 10, 2026 at 2:58 pm
South Korea will launch the 614-petaflop Hangang supercomputer in December, opening high-end compute to researchers, national projects, and companies. The post South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Do appeared first on TechRepublic.
- The iPhone Duo Has a Crease: Apple’s Clever Fix Makes It Harder to Seeby Matt Gonzales on September 10, 2026 at 2:05 pm
Apple’s iPhone Duo still has a display crease, but clever hardware and software make it harder to notice. Here’s what buyers should know. The post The iPhone Duo Has a Crease: Apple’s Clever Fix Makes It Harder to See appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone Duo Brings Apple Pencil to the iPhone for the First Time — but Not at Launchby TechRepublic Staff on September 10, 2026 at 1:48 pm
Apple Pencil is coming to the iPhone with iPhone Duo, but users will have to wait beyond launch before stylus support becomes available. The post iPhone Duo Brings Apple Pencil to the iPhone for the First Time — but Not at Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 4 Best Wear OS Smartwatches for 2026by TechRepublic Staff on September 10, 2026 at 10:49 am
Pixel Watch 5 leads overall, while Galaxy Watch9, OnePlus Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 offer better fits for Samsung users, battery life, or outdoor use. The post 4 Best Wear OS Smartwatches for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 5 Best Wireless Earbuds for Work Calls in 2026by TechRepublic Staff on September 9, 2026 at 6:37 pm
Sony leads overall, while Soundcore, Dell, Apple, and Bose offer better fits for value, certified meetings, Apple devices, or noise cancellation. The post 5 Best Wireless Earbuds for Work Calls in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.